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Based on her own experience, the filmmaker observes how, in moments of communal struggle and resilience, New York City’s myriad of diversity shows its heart and reminds us of our humanity.

“Let Him Fly” draws on footage shot over eight years to lyrically document the rise and exponential growth of the Delhi hip-hop scene. The film spotlights some of the most influential artists in the scene who, despite various challenges, have persisted with their craft as they have become men navigating adult responsibilities and uncertain futures.

Sisters Haohao and Zhouzhou (five and eight) spend most of their time outside of school in the electronics market of Huaqiangbei, a market in Shenzhen once known for its counterfeit electronics products, now the centre of electronics production in China. As new migrants to the city, their parents started a 10-square-metre shop on the 9th floor of the market a year ago. In the eyes of the two sisters, the world of electronics gradually opened up to them and transformed into an imaginary world of dangerous creatures and ghost stories. The other children in the market are also spreading the word that a violent storm is coming.